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January 2019

American rewrites the record books

American Airlines Cargo has broken multiple all-time records in performance, volume and revenue in 2018, finishing the year with more than $1 billion in revenue. Volume for the year was at a historic 2 billion lbs and the airline also achieved an all-time best flown as booked figure, setting all-time records in six out of the last seven months. American Airlines Cargo president Rick Elieson said: "We achieved a major ... [+]

Warehousemen find a Brexit silver lining

Warehouse owners and operators are reaping the rewards of the current uncertainty over Brexit, says Charlie Pool, chief executive of online marketplace, Stowga He says that uncertainty over future trade agreements with the EU “has sparked fear and panic amongst the business community. Companies are stockpiling ahead of a doomsday scenario ... [+]

Tudor Freight boss calls for Brexit delay

Director of Leeds-based Tudor International Freight, Adam Johnson, has joined calls for the Article 50 period to be extended in the interests of the UK’s traders With fewer than 70 days to go before the UK is scheduled to leave the EU, he says it is becoming impossible to see how ... [+]

Oakland’s man in the Midlands

Multi temperature operator Oakland International has appointed Bob Richards as general manager at its Redditch facility. He previously held senior and director roles at organisations including PHS, Bidvest Logistics, Christian Salvesen, TDG, Palletways and David Hathaway. [+]

TIACA seeks airfreight movers and shakers

TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association) is now accepting nominations for its annual Hall of Fame, which recognizes individuals who have made a significant difference to the global air cargo community. The winning candidate will be celebrated at the Association’s forthcoming Executive Summit in the autumn, joining a long list ... [+]

A fresh look at heavylift and breakbulk cargo

Registration is now open for the new ANTWERPXL breakbulk cargo show on 7-9 May and is free during January, using the code Jan2543. The event is dedicated to the logistics of breakbulk, ro ro, and heavy lift, in association with the Port of Antwerp. It includes a two-day education programme ... [+]

Palletforce appoints world rally star as International Brand Ambassador

Palletforce has appointed a top world rally driver as one of its international brand ambassador for 2019 as part of the plan to grow its global brand and services. Palletforce, part of the EV Cargo group, has partnered with Northern Ireland rally star Kris Meeke in his quest to challenge ... [+]

Cardiff forwarder signs Freightliner deal

South Wales intermodal freight forwarder, FSEW has signed a new contract with Freightliner for additional capacity on its Cardiff-Southampton route and also to offer services from Cardiff to Birmingham and Daventry. It will make FSEW Freightliner’s single largest contracted user on the Southampton to Cardiff route with an average of ... [+]

Get in the running to pocket a Multimodal award

Snooker legend Steve Davis will host the 2019 FTA Multimodal Awards in Birmingham on 18 June. The FTA Multimodal Awards recognise best in class across all modes of transport and logistics services, including Shipper of the Year and Young Logistics Professional, as well as the Multimodal Personality of the Year ... [+]

WFS wins Schiphol CEIV certificate

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has gained IATA CEIV Pharma certification for its facilities at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. It provides dedicated temperature-controlled facilities at 2-8°C and 15-25°C. All employees received specific training on the procedures and handling processes, while the team leading the CEIV programme for WFS also completed IATA’s own ... [+]

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